Farmborough Heights NSW, 2526
Farmborough Heights Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Does Farmborough Heights, NSW 2526 real estate interest you? It's critical to evaluate if the area fits your budget and lifestlye. The Homes.com.au suburb profile aims to give you a better understanding of Farmborough Heights property prices, demographics & market trends so that we can help you make an informed decision about your future purchase.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Farmborough Heights, keep reading for a brief historical overview to learn more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview Farmborough Heights, a southern suburb in the city of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, had a population of 4,198 people (2016 census). It is surrounded by the suburbs of Kembla Heights, Mount Kembla, Cordeaux Heights, Unanderra, Kembla Grange, and Dumbarton.
Farmborough Heights lies at the foot of Mount Kembla, in the western portion of Unanderra. It is within the local government area of the City of Wollongong.
Living in Farmborough Heights Farmborough Heights consists mainly of individual residential dwellings. It lies uphill, so there are many areas where walkers and cyclists can stay fit. The elevated terrain also allows residents to enjoy the views of the mountains and sea below.
The Farmborough Road Public school, a government primary school, is in the neighbouring suburb of Unanderra. Private Catholic schools include St Mary's Star of the Sea, Cedars and St Pius primary schools, Illawarra Christian School, Edmund Rice, and Corpus Christi and Holy Spirit high schools.
Farmborough Road is the main access point to Farmborough Heights. This suburb, located on two ridges, only has a general store.
History of Farmborough Farmborough used to be three separate farms, and the farmhouses still exist today. One farm is on Silvertop, one is on the east of Coachwood Drive, and one is located on Farmborough Road. From three houses owned by three different farmers, Farmborough today has over 2000 houses.
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